Patient Care Coordinator
Optum · Port St Lucie, FL · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$17.98–$32.12/hrFull-time
About the role
This is a high volume, customer service environment. You'll need to be efficient, productive and thoroughly deal with our members over the phone. You also must be able to work on a flexible schedule that includes evening hours.
Responsibilities
- Manage the intake of members or the admission/discharge information post notification
- Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers
- Manage the referral process, processing incoming and outgoing referrals and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles
- Provide appropriate triage and care coordination notification cases for non-clinical assessment/intervention
- Handle resolution/inquiries from members and/or providers
Requirements
- A High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
- 4+ years of customer service experience
- 1+ years of customer service experience
- Ability to create, edit, save and send documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to type and talk at the same time and navigate through multiple screens
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within the health care industry and with health care insurance
- Clerical or administrative support background
- Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes
- Experience working with Medicare and/or Medicaid Services
- Call center experience
- Experience working in a metric-driven work environment
Soft Skills
- Ability to accurately sort and file materials by alphabetic or numeric systems
- Effective communication and customer service skills
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Pay
The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.98 to $32.12 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM CST
Location
WellMed at South Stuart - 2155 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994